Ormond’s two-strike, two-out single in bottom of sixth breaks tie, helps Liberty claim regional crown

By David Adam, MRN Editor | May 24, 2025
After throwing her glove in the air, Liberty pitcher Chandler John gets ready to celebrate with first baseman Claire Obert, who holds the ball in her glove after the final out of Friday night's Class 1A regional softball game at Western High School in Barry. | David Adam

BARRY, Ill. — Years from now, when people talk about Friday night’s Class 1A softball regional championship game, most will remember Camdyn Ormond’s sixth-inning single through the right side of the infield that brought home the winning runs for Liberty in a 3-1 victory on Friday night at Western High School. Pleasant Hill coach Ryan…

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Survive and Advance: Liberty softball coach not thrilled with level of play but accepts regional semifinal victory

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | May 21, 2025
Liberty junior second baseman Anna Dietrich watches the flight of a ball she hit during a 14-7 victory over Griggsville-Perry in the Class 1A Barry Western Regional semifinals Tuesday at Western High School. | Shane Hulsey

BARRY, Ill. — Liberty softball coach BJ Fessler remained optimistic while also addressing the elephant in the room in the postgame huddle following a 14-7 victory over Griggsville-Perry in Tuesday’s Class 1A Barry Western Regional semifinal game. The No. 2 seed Eagles did not perform up to their standard. “I wasn’t hard on the girls,”…

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